"Gone with the Wind," a cinematic classic released in 1939, remains a cultural touchstone 85 years later, captivating audiences with its grand visuals and melodramatic storytelling. Featuring iconic performances from stars like Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, the film blends a soap opera heart with the sweeping scope of an epic, drawing viewers into the tumultuous world of Southern gentry during the Civil War. Celebrated for its historical significance and narrative impact, it continues to provoke discussion and resonate deeply with generations, solidifying its status as an unmatched masterpiece in film history.
SWEEPING CINEMA • WHY GONE WITH THE WIND STILL RESONATES, 85 YEARS LATER
LEAPING FROM THE PAGE • HOW HOLLYWOOD BROUGHT MARGARET MITCHELL’S EPIC NOVEL TO THE BIG SCREEN
WHO IS DAVID O. SELZNICK?
GONE WITH THE WIND A QUICK REFRESHER
WELL CAST • THE STARS OF THE FILM AND WHO THEY PLAY
THE REST OF THE CAST…
THE BIG SWEEP • WITH A THEN-RECORDBREAKING 13 OSCAR NOMINATIONS AND EIGHT WINS, GONE WITH THE WIND BLEW PAST THE COMPETITION ON HOLLYWOOD’S BIG NIGHT
AND THE WINNERS WERE…
A NIGHT OF FIRSTS • GONE WITH THE WIND LOGGED AN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF HOLLYWOOD MILESTONES AT THE 12TH ACADEMY AWARDS
THROUGH A NEW LENS • MODERN PERSPECTIVES BOTH INTERROGATE THE FILM’S CONTENT AND TURN IT INTO A GUIDE FOR MORE CONVERSATION
GONE WITH POP CULTURE • AFTER ALL, TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY… TO PRAISE, PARODY OR QUESTION A CLASSIC
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
LANDMARKS IN FILMMAKING • THE MAKING OF GONE WITH THE WIND MAKES FOR LOCATIONS WORTH VISITING
Gone With The Wind - 85 Years: The Stars, The Drama, The Legacy
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